BJP spokesperson slams Congress MP's claim of a Chinese robot army at LAC
Congress MP Manish Tewari warned that India could soon confront a robot-enabled Chinese army on the Line of Actual Control, prompting BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra to mock the remark and accuse Congress of misinformation.
In a recent session of parliament, Congress representative Manish Tewari warned that China currently surpasses the United States in 67 of 75 key technologies and that a robot-operated Chinese military could soon threaten India along the Line of Actual Control. He framed the observation as a strategic concern for national security. BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra countered by dismissing Tewari's comments as misinformation, mocking the claim and asserting that it discourages the Indian Army.
Patra also accused the Congress party of spreading false narratives. The exchange underscores the sharp political contest between the two parties over defence preparedness and technological competition with China. No policy changes or official statements followed the verbal sparring. The incident reflects broader tensions in India’s political discourse regarding security threats from China.
Why it matters
The clash shows how Indian parties use defence and tech issues to score political points, influencing public perception of security threats.
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